Fuji FinePix F10 Zoom

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Fuji FinePix F10 Zoom

Review of the Fuji FinePix F10 Zoom

The Fuji FinePix F10 Zoom is a powerful new addition to Fuji's sleek "F" range. It comes with a generous 6.3 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and 6.2x digital zoom. The LCD monitor is huge at 2.5" and, according to Fuji "adjusts itself to the level of ambient light at the time of shooting. If you move from bright sunlight into dark indoors, the LCD automatically gains in illumination to enable you to see all of the detail of the shot."

"Pushing the playback button enables photographs to be reviewed almost instantly, even when the camera is switched off. A new playback function allows you to see the last three shots you took, whilst simultaneously composing your next photograph." (Fuji.)

The screen refresh rate is 60 frames per second. The shutter time lag is just 0.01 seconds. There are just 1.1 seconds between frames for consecutive shots and 1.3 seconds needed for start-up.

The sensitivity range of the Fuji FinePix F10 Zoom is ISO 80 - ISO 1600 which means that the camera can deliver good photographic results in much lower light levels than conventional digital cameras. Ultra-high sensitivity and faster shutter speeds generate photographs with less blurring from camera movement and subject movement.

Fuji claim the battery life will deliver 500 shots which should be enough to keep you going.

Listed under the optional accessories is an underwater housing case.

Compare the Fuji FinePix "F" range at a glance:

Features of the Fuji FinePix F10 Zoom include:

• 500-shot battery life
• Sensitivity range from ISO 80 to 1600
• Low noise, colour accuracy
• 6.3 Megapixels
• 3x optical zoom lens, F2.8-F5.0
• Digital zoom ratio: (shooting / playback mode) 6.2x / 4.5x
• Focal length equivalent to 36-108mm on a 35mm camera
• Movies recorded at 30 frames per second with sound
• Storage media: xD-Picture Card
• Auto focus
• Long exposure mode available (up to 15 sec)
• Sensitivity: Auto / equivalent to ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
• Exposure control: Auto / 5 pre-programmed scene types (SP) Natural Light, Sports, Night Scene, Portrait, Landscape
• White balance: Automatic; Manual: [Custom, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light]
• 2.5" LCD monitor with brightness-up function plus with low light view button
• Auto flash
• Flash Mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro., Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro.
• Self–timer: Approx 2 / 10 sec.
• Video output: NTSC / PAL selectable
• Power source: NP-120 battery (1950mAh, included) or AC power adaptor (included)
• Dimensions: 92.0 (W) x 58.2 (H) x 27.3 (D) mm
• Weight: Approx. 155g (excluding batteries and media)
• AF assist illuminator: Up to approx. 4m (wide angle) depending on subject
• Shooting modes: Auto, Scene Position (Natural Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Scene)
• Continuous Shooting: i) Top 3: Max. 2.2 frames / sec. up to 3 frames ii) Final 3: Max. 2.2 frames / sec. up to 3 frames iii) Long period: Max. up to 40 frames. 1.3 sec. intervals at 6M(N) depending on quality level
• Colour modes: B&W / Chrome / Standard
• Voice memo: Up to 30 sec. WAV format
• Playback: Single frame (4.5x max. playback zoom, 9 multi-frame, displayed by date, image rotation, post-shot assist window (3 frames), slide show, trimming)
• Auto playback: Single image, multiple images, fade-in, with time
• Digital interface USB 2.0 (High Speed)
• PictBridge Compatible

Accessories included:

• 16MB xD-Picture Card
• Li-ion battery: NP-120
• AC power adaptor: AC-5VW
• Terminal adaptor
• Hand strap
• USB cable (Mini-B type)
• AV cable
• Owner's manual
• CD-ROM containing: USB driver; FinePix Viewer; ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix

Optional accessories:

• xD-Picture Card: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB capacities currently available
• Li-ion rechargeable battery: NP-120
• Battery charger: BC-65
• Charging time for NP-120: approx. 3.75 hours
• AC power adaptor (AC-5VH/5VHS/5VX)
• PC card adaptor (DPC-AD)
• CompactFlash Card Adaptor (DPC-CF)
• USB Pen Drive /xD-Picture Card Reader (DPC-UD1)
• Soft case
• Underwater housing (WP-FXF10)

Fuji FinePix F10 reviews

Average rating from 2 reviews:

Reviewed by Steve from USA on 8th Sep 2006
I purchased this camera when it first released over a year ago. The pro's: battery lasts forever, fast boot up speed, large screen. My biggest complaint is a lot of pictures are blurry. I have tried every setting to try to compensate. The reviews I read all stated how crisp the pictures etc. Even when the pic's come out clean they are still not even close in quality to my old Canon D40. (The Canon takes forever to take a boot up and take a picture). Having had the camera for over a year and knowing 2 other people with this camera...all reporting the same issues...I would have to say try something else.
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Reviewed by Mark Byrne from UK on 29th Apr 2006
A brilliant, brilliant camera. It may not be the most configurable and manual adjustments are limited, but the ability to be able to take a camera to a concert and get excellent pictures from the back of the arena in low light is outstanding. The battery life is another very strong feature. I haven't counted the number of pictures to see whether it can take 500 between charges but it must be close. It gives you freedom from worrying about being able to take as many pictures as you want throughout the time you're away. When you add all this to the sleek design that is attractive without being super slim and the outstanding and huge 2.5 inch screen you have got a belter of a package. Buy it and enjoy it.
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